Ready for The Ashes?

[callmemadam]

Once upon a time, not so very long ago, when Andrew Strauss and Alastair Cook opened the batting for England, I didn’t listen to TMS with my heart in my mouth, waiting for one of them to get himself out in some daft way. How things have changed. I’ll be a bag of nerves when we start batting and much happier when we’re bowling. Joe Root says he’s not worried about England’s batting. He should be. Still, Edgbaston is a great ground for England, rowdy and passionate, so let’s be optimistic. Roll on 11am tomorrow!

Comments

[coming42.livejournal.com]

Ben Stokes at number 3? Perhaps not the best strategy!

[callmemadam.livejournal.com]

I prefer Stokes coming to the rescue further down. Root will play at three, I understand.

I love your icon.

Root

[coming42.livejournal.com]

I agree with that if it is the case. As I cannot get to Edgbaston I shall be watching on TV. I like the icon too!

[mouse.livejournal.com]

I'm the same. I don't think I can stand the stress of waiting for them to be out far too soon. Fingers crossed they are in good form.

Enjoy, if you can :)

[callmemadam.livejournal.com]

Ho! Came in from the garden later than I meant to be and they were already off. Now Warner is out!
I love the noise at Edgbaston. We need noisy support, not quiet applause, like at Lord's.

[mouse.livejournal.com]

Another wicket before lunch might be useful. Australia are clawing their way back.